Standard UK Visitor Visa Application and Payment

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), and other permitted activities.

You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example, to get medical treatment.

Before Applying for a Visitor Visa:

Check if what you plan to do in the UK is allowed as a Standard Visitor.
Check you meet the eligibility requirements.
Check if you need to apply for a visa to visit the UK.
Apply for a Standard Visitor visa online – if you need one.

You Can Visit as a Standard Visitor:

For tourism, for example on a holiday or vacation.
To see your family or friends.
To volunteer for up to 30 days with a registered charity.
To pass through the UK to another country (‘in transit’).
For certain business activities, for example attending a meeting or interview.
To take part in a school exchange program.
To do a recreational course of up to 30 days, for example a dance course.
To study, do a placement, or take an exam.
As an academic, senior doctor, or dentist.
For medical reasons.

You Cannot:

Do paid or unpaid work for a UK company or as a self-employed person.
Claim public funds (benefits).
Live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent or successive visits.
Marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership – you’ll need to apply for a Marriage Visitor visa.

Our company can help you process your visa using our immigration experts to ensure you get positive feedback.